Zero trans fat doesn't always mean zero when it comes to food labels

Monday, August 20, 2007

NEW YORK (AP) -- Stroll the aisles of any grocery store and you're sure to spot labels declaring "zero grams trans fat" on the front of snack foods, cookies and crackers. But does zero really mean there's NO artery-clogging fat inside?

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